get Knit Stars Season 9!
registration for Knit Stars Season 9 is open right now!(save $20 with code EMMAGLOWS)July 30–August 4 This one is truly star studded. As you can see. I mean… Gudrun JohnstonandHazel TindallandCarol Feller!!! If you are not familiar with Knit Stars: You can now purchase (some) single master classes from past seasons, including my Ziggurat Class(Ravelry post with […] more… Knit Stars Season 9 EarlyBird Signup
EARLY BIRD registration for Knit Stars Season 9 is open!save $50through Friday May 3 did you miss out on the earlybird signup?Look out for the regular signup to be announced! This one is truly star studded. As you can see. It is really a bit odd that these designers and master knitters have not already been […] more…
Strikkecamp Storebælt
7.–9. juni 2024 Kom til en dejlig lang weekend med strik, drik, mad, musik, garn, dimser, og masser af inspiration!Hvis du ikke er til at lære ziggurat-strik med mig, kan du hækle flerfarvet med Vivian Høxbro eller finde ud af hvordan du får dit garnlager i spil med Bettina Balslev Sørensen. Eller tage med på […] more…
sun sun sun
Little darling!Sun sun sun (here it comes!) is here after a(nother) long, cold, (not so) lonely winter! This generous shawl glows and shines. I knitted it as an invocation and invitation to the sun to come out. In my head – little darling – it was the Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel version of the […] more…
sidste tilmelding i dag!
minihøjskole in KOLDING 23 MAY – 25 MAYlanguage: Danish & ‘Swedo-Danish’ JOIN me and Lisa Renner of Pure Knit & Purl for an inspiring weekend in Kolding! Get inspired to knit, create, think differently about colour, try out magic stitches in surprising new ways, learn to Ziggurat – or delve deeper into Ziggurating if you […] more…
Ziggurat @Magpie Knits – May 8 & 9
May 8 & 9, 2023 Over 2 days we’ll learn and practice Ziggurat steps & techniques The retreat is hosted by Magpie Knits in Charlottesville THE PROGRAM We’ll get you up and running on the Ziggurat technique and toward creating new, exciting sweaters.We’ll have fun, knitting, eating, drinking, and creating together. Click the button for […] more…
Fanø Knitting Festival 2023
Fanø Strikkefestival And… they’re back! TICKETS SALES are OPEN for Nordby Wooldays Fanø, Denmark See you there!Read more about the rich and exciting program here. Åsa Tricosa workshops (and talks ) Languages: (Swedish-)Danish for the morning Ziggurat class – ENGLISH for the afternoon Ziggurat class. Want to know what else is up my knitted sleeve? Sign up […] more…
Ziggurat Workshops March 31 & April 1
UPDATE: SO SORRY! These classes sold out fast. Apologies to all knitters who weren’t successful in securing a spot. GOOD NEWS: there are plenty of other fun classes. Zoom-In Ziggurat Basics workshop @ Stitches Expo at Home March 31 & April 1 Registrations ARE OPEN (SOLD OUT) WAITING LISTS for the two classes: 10 pm – 12 […] more… Ziggurat workshop at Stitches
February 11, 12 & 18: Zoom-In Ziggurat Immersion class Stitches Expo at Home more…
Block Island Retreats May 2023
ROOMS now available due to cancellation Ziggurat Retreats in May 2023 May 14–16, 2023 more…
Fiberside Chat December 11
Ziggurat Talk! Hosted by Longmont Yarn Shoppe in collaboration with 36 other yarn shops across North America. Join me and other knitters and fibre enthusiasts as I Zoom in from Denmark to share my passion for the Ziggurat way of knitting sweaters. There will be This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, December 11th1:00pm Eastern, […] more…
Fanø Knitting Festival 2022
Fanø Strikkefestival And… they’re back! Fanø Strikkefestival continues after all! New name: Nordby Wooldays Fanø, Denmark See you there!Read more about the rich and exciting program here. Åsa Tricosa workshops (and a talk) Friday 16th, 3 pm: Lecture on Ziggurat & honouring behinds Saturday 17th, 9–12: Ziggurat Basic oppefra og ned med Ziggurat-teknik – FEW SPACES LEFT […] more…
Skarf Sorana
Skarf Sorana – a just so sized scarf with texture, a dash, and a swoosh. Play with remnants or knit with soft and supple Caravan from Crave Yarn to really bring out the textures. Reversible and versatile, Skarf Sorana looks good on any and all humans. The rib and hourglass cable sections are separated by optional […] more…
Wrap Sorana
Wrap Sorana is one of 12 designs in the Jubilæum Collection, celebrating 10 years of Ziggurating and design. Together with Vandretur (a saddle Ziggurat), Wrap Sorana makes up Chapter 5, which completes the collection. (Almost. For owners of the eBook, there is one more treat coming up: the second bonus pattern.) Wrap Sorana is a big warm hug of a […] more…
FL1 / BL1 increase
photo tutorial for the forward & backward loop increase watch a breezy Instagram video of this increase ––> here FL1 – left-leaning 1. Make a loop with long yarn end behind the attached end. Insert RN from behind to place loop on RN. 2. Tighten. Done. On the next row or round, knit or purl […] more…
Vandretur
Vandretur (’ramble’) is the cosy yet stylish DK-weight sister to Cykeltur (aran weight). Like Cykeltur it’s perfect for long walks in bright woods and across moody moors, or for the market shop, balancing bags on your bike – in more clement weather. This is one of 12 designs in the Jubilæum Collection, celebrating 10 years of Ziggurating and […] more…
Boston Knitting Guild Luncheon
Thursday May 19 Join me and the knitters of The Greater Boston Knitting Guild on May 19 – their first live annual meeting in 2 years! You don’t have to be a guild member to attend the luncheon or get the newsletter. Sign up for both at https://www.gbkg.org(Or use this direct REGISTRATION LINK) I will be giving a […] more…
Knit Stars 7 Earlybird Signup
Signups for 🌟 ✨ Knit Stars Season 7 are now CLOSED Enrolment will open again in AUTUMN .:: seasons 1–6 will also available during the limited signup period ::. Season 7 Stars Xandy Peters @xandypeters Mary Martin @marywmartinknits Lauren McElroy @motherofpurll1Patty Lyons @pattyjlyonsLotta Lundin @knittinglottaSummer Lee @summer.lee.knitsMieka John @saltandstoneknitsAnna Hrachovec @mochimochiworldFatimah Hinds @disturbingthefleeceJeanne Tripplehorn and Lisa Borgnes Giramonti @jeannetripplehorn @lisaborgnesgiramonti […] more…
Wafty
Wafty is one of 12 designs in the Jubilæum Collection, celebrating 10 years of Ziggurating and design. Wafty is the Ziggurat half of Chapter 2 (The Accessory Half: Mo Troppo) Watch the Jubilæum Welcome video that introduces the collection. Wafty is an ethereal little thing with a fluttery collar, saddle shoulders and a pretty puff sleeve. With some bold stripes added for… stripes […] more…
Repartee
Repartee is one of 12 designs in the Jubilæum Collection, celebrating 10 years of Ziggurating and design. Repartee along with the Mysteriosa shawl make up Chapter 3. Yarn: Crave Yarn Caravan – available (in 50g & 100g skeins) from Yarn Culture. Repartee is the perfect layering piece. Or for wear on its own. Hem and cuffs are split for extra roominess. A wide […] more…
intarsia join
There is nothing mysterious nor difficult about changing colours between one block of colour and another. This is sometimes referred to as an intarsia join. The rule: OLD OVER new. Then you bring up the new yarn around the old. No twisting or any other shenanigans. right side Place old (grey) yarn over new (blue) Bring […] more…
Österlenstickan weekend workshop
A Ziggurat weekend in Simrishamn, arranged by Österlenstickan more…
mo troppo
Mo Troppo is one of 12 designs in the 10 Year Jubilæum Collection Watch the Jubilæum Welcome video that introduces the collection. Light as gossamer, yet warm and cosy, mo troppo wafts gently around your neck and shoulders while keeping you elegantly warm. The lace-weight mohair silk knitted on larger needles creates a divinely light and airy fabric. Perfect […] more…
Abraxas Vertex I
a triangle wrap (sport weight – aran weight here) Abraxas Vertex I is one of 12 designs in the Jubilæum Collection, celebrating 10 years of Åsa Tricosa designs. 5 chapters with 2 patterns each: 1 sweater + 1 accessory (mostly shawls) +2 bonus patterns: exclusive to the eBook Watch the Jubilæum Welcome video that introduces the collection.Read more about the collection […] more…
Cykeltur
a new Saddle Ziggurat Cykeltur (a Ravelry link) is available from Åsa Tricosa on Ravelry. Cykeltur (’bike ride’) is roomy but not bulky, cosy yet stylish, and the perfect sweater for long walks in bright woods and across moody moors, or for the market shop, balancing bags on your bike. Soft and lofty Håndværksgarn, a Danish-spun […] more…
Cowl Against the Wind
Cowl Against the Wind is available from Åsa Tricosa on Ravelry. Cowl against the Wind is a mindless, relaxing, and fun knit for cold necks and the possibly cooped up knitter. This super simple cowl is knitted flat from the bottom and up in mistake rib – a single pattern row for both sides. The bottom […] more…
Stjerneskud cardigan
Stjerneskud (a Ravelry link) is now available from Åsa Tricosa on Ravelry. This cardigan was created for my workshop in KnitStars 5 (EARLY BIRD signups are now open for the new KnitStars 7 and previous seasons including Season 5 – until April 29th). It is a swingy, casual little thing that goes with anything and everything. […] more…
Knit Stars 6 :: signups are OPEN
🤩 Signups for 🌟 ✨ Knit Stars Season 6 are OPEN! 🤩 LAST DAY: NOVEMBER 4 .:: seasons 1–5 are also available during the limited signup period ::. Meet your fabulous teachers: The new classes begin to roll out on October 31. If you buy any of the previous seasons (1–5) you can start watching & learning pronto. This also […] more…
Fanø Knitting Festival
Fanø Strikkefestival And… they’re back! I am so excited to be teaching at this (sadly final) Fanø Strikkefestival with the fitting theme of COMING TOGETHER. See you there!Read more about the rich and exciting program here.(in Danish here) Åsa Tricosa workshops (and a talk) Friday (15:30–16:15): Talk: The Ziggurat Method … and Sizes & BodiesForedrag: Ziggurat-teknikker… […] more…
The Jubilæum Collection
Åsa Tricosa celebrates TEN YEARS of signature knit designs From shawls and gloves to sweaters, where it has always been about interesting solutions, seamless techniques and to inspire knitters to knit with abandon. You are invited to watch this Jubilæum Welcome video for a taste of what’s to come. The Jubilæum Collection will be released one eBook chapter […] more…
Cowl against the wind
Cowl against the wind Cowl Against the Wind is the perfect simple and quick knit – very little effort is rewarded with a big return. The result is ideally worn with much rakish flare. This is a mindless, relaxing, and fun knit for cold necks and the possibly cooped up knitter. This super simple cowl […] more…
Ziggurat Weekend in Sweden
12 & 13 March, 2022 Sowing some Ziggurat seeds of hope for spring… announcing a Ziggurat Weekend in southern Sweden. A SWEDISH ZIGGURAT WEEKENDarranged by Place: Simrishamn Arranged by: Österlenstickan Language: svenska (Swedish) Details & Registration: here Vi ses i Simrishamn! more…
make a tie-cord
I-cords are great. For example as ties on a baby cardigan like marja-stina: For some purposes a thinner, sturdier tie or cord is the ticket – a tie-cord. more…
Mosel Winter Retreat 2020
C A N C E L L E D (due to Covid) 8–13 December WE ARE SO SORRY TO SAY THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Join us for an inspiring 6-day workshop in the Old Church in Bernkastel-Wehlen in the Mosel valley! TICKETS & DETAILS We will be Ziggurating together on the banks of […] more…
Another Ziggurat Class @ Tante Grøn CPH
A SECOND Ziggurat Workshop: September 17 @ Tante Grøn CPH more…
Chirrup – a soothingly simple cowl
Chirrup is knitted in the round, bottom up, and on the bias. Soothing garter stitch make for an allover plush and comforting cowl that can be varied in many ways and worn in even more. The finished cowl looks more intricate than the making of it would lead you to believe. Chirrup comes in two weights and […] more…
Abraxas
Abraxas is a swingy, open-fronted cardigan, beautifully enhanced by Balayage, a soft yarn that magically creates both drape and stitch definition. Abraxas premiers at Vogue Knitting Live NYC 2020 – as does the yarn, Balayage. Come see the sample and the new yarn at the Yarn Culture stall! This pattern is a PREVIEW pattern from Ziggurat Book […] more…
Dainty Faery
Dainty Faery is an elegant wisp of a pullover with a small gather at centre back for added ease. Dainty Faery premiers at Vogue Knitting Live NYC 2020 – come see the samples (and the Spun Right Round yarn) at the Remarkable Yarns stall! JOIN our friendly and fun perpetual KAL on Ravelry! :: cast […] more…
Troppo Mayhem
Troppo Mayhem is my EYF 2019 design with Ginger ‘s Hand Dyed Masham Mayhem DK by Ginger Twist Studio more…
Erline
Erline is the fifth design in my new Tuvstarr Collection, celebrating the rebirth of a favourite yarn and the continuous beauty its siblings. more…